26-26-2. Authorization for institutions to obtain impounded animals. Institutions may apply to the department for authorization to obtain animals fromestablishments maintained for the impounding, care and disposal of animals seized by lawfulauthority. If, after investigation, the department finds that the institution meets the requirements ofthis chapter and its rules and that the public interest will be served thereby, it may authorize theinstitution to obtain animals under this chapter.
Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session